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DPO 734W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,210 mi
Last recorded66,210 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPO 734W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 66,210 miles

Rear hub seal n/s leaking oil

Fail 30 Jul 2025 66,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear hub seal n/s leaking oil

Pass 22 May 2017 65,922 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,883 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 65,857 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 65,547 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak nearside rear axle

Fail 1 Dec 2008 65,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak nearside rear axle

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from nearside rear axle

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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DPO 734W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPO 734W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPO 734W registered?

DPO 734W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is DPO 734W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPO 734W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DPO 734W have outstanding finance?

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